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AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Sean Corrigan, City Engineer/Public Works Director if")"' dir4r/4
Prepared by: Shaun Kroes, Program Manager
DATE: January 6, 2017 (CC Meeting of 01/18/17)
SUBJECT: Consider Potential Establishment of Railroad Quiet Zone on Moorpark
Avenue and Spring Road
BACKGROUND
During, the December 7, 2016 Council meeting, Councilmember Pollock asked about the
possibility of the City establishing a Quiet Zone on Moorpark Avenue and Spring Road
(downtown area) now that Metrolink has performed railroad crossing improvements as part
of their sealed corridor projects. A Quiet Zone is a section along a railroad that contains one
or more consecutive public grade crossings at which locomotive horns are not routinely
sounded when trains are approaching the crossings. This applies to street and pedestrian
crossings within the zone. It should be noted that even in a Quiet Zone, train horns would
continue to be sounded if the train engineer determines there is an emergency situation or
other situations that warrant sounding the horn (such as people standing near the track).
Quiet Zones also do not eliminate the use of locomotive bells at crossings. A Quiet Zone
must, at minimum, be half a mile long. Moorpark Avenue and Spring Road would fall
within that minimum threshold.
DISCUSSION
In general, significant improvements to at grade crossings are required in order for a City
to establish a Quiet Zone. Rail improvements made in the downtown area will help to
reduce future costs associated with establishing a Quiet Zone; however, additional
improvements will still be required. Staff at Metrolink could not confirm any estimated
costs of additional improvements needed in order to establish a Quiet Zone. The City
would also be required to indemnify Metrolink (and possibly Amtrak and Union Pacific) for
any claims associated with accidents that allegedly occur due to a train not sounding its
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horn. This could have significant fiscal ramifications for both defense costs and damages.
There are other issues to consider that may negate the benefits of establishing a Quiet
Zone. The Quiet Zone would not be effective for horn use associated with the current
Moorpark Metrolink train station and layover facility. Given their proximity to both Spring
Road and Moorpark Avenue, the City may not see much diminishment in actual rail horn
noise compared to other Quiet Zones without train stations or rail facilities. A recent
proposal to create a Quiet Zone at the Burbank train station, where the two pedestrian
crossings already include bells and flashing lights, was estimated to be $5 million for gate
protection, additional barriers, and improved communications for second train warning.
Staff at Metrolink recommended that if the City is interested in pursuing a Quiet Zone in
downtown Moorpark, it should hire a consultant to help the City in determining whether or
not a Quiet Zone is feasible as well as help guide the City through the process of
establishing a Quiet Zone. Attachment 1 provides Metrolink's Guidelines and Procedures
for establishing a Quiet Zone. In general, agencies that will be included in the process of
establishing a Quiet Zone include Metrolink, the California Public Utilities Commission, the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Union Pacific, Amtrak, and potentially Caltrans
(due to Moorpark Avenue being a State Route).
Definitive costs to establish a Quiet Zone are unknown at this time. In addition to costs
associated with rail improvements, the City would also have to amend its Spring Road
Maintenance Agreement and establish a Maintenance Agreement for Moorpark Avenue to
cover Metrolink's maintenance costs associated with maintaining crossing improvements
implemented for the Quiet Zone. The FRA has stated that crossing improvements can
range from $30,000 to $1 million per crossing, depending on the level of improvements
needed. Given that Moorpark Avenue and Spring Road have both had extensive
improvements made as part of Metrolink's sealed corridor program, costs may be at the
lower end of the range.
At this time, staff does not recommend pursuing establishing a Quiet Zone in the downtown
area due to the potential fiscal impact and liability concerns. Also, as previously mentioned,
the downtown area may not see a significant reduction in noise given the proximity of the
train station and Metrolink layover facility. In addition, this would require significant staff
effort and this is not currently identified in the City's Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals, and
Objectives.
FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
• Do not move forward with establishing a Quiet Zone in the downtown area at this time.
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Attachment: SCRRA Quiet Zone Implementation Guidelines and Procedures
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SCRRA Quiet Zone Implementation Guidelines and Procedures
Exhibit "A"
1.0 GENERAL
a. Public authority is defined as the public entity(s) having the responsibility for traffic
control or law enforcement at the public highway-rail grade or pedestrian crossing.
b. Public authority shall comply with the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) "Final
Rule" and requirements set forth in the Federal Register 49 CFR Parts 222, "Use of
Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings", for the creation of quiet
zones. The Final Rule is available on FRA's web site at
http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0105
c. Public authority shall submit all documentations to the Southern California Regional
Rail Authority (SCRRA) as required by §222.
d. Public authority shall establish a quiet zone either based on public authority
designation [§222.39(a)] or public authority application [§222.39(b)].
e. If a proposed quiet zone includes public grade crossings under the authority and
control of more than one public authority, both public authorities must agree to,
establishment of the quiet zone, and must jointly, or by delegation, take such actions
as are required under the Rule. [§222.37(a).]
f. Public authorities are encouraged to contact and work with SCRRA and other
affected parties from the beginning of the planning of the quiet zone to the end of
construction for the railroad issues affecting SCRRA operated and maintained
services.
g. SCRRA agrees to cooperate with public authorities for the establishment of quiet
zones and quiet zone related activities.
2.0 PUBLIC AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILTIES
The requirements outlined in Section 2.1 through 2.10 of these quiet zone procedures
represent SCRRA's policies as to the responsibility of public authorities in the
implementation of quiet zones.
2.1 General Requirements
a. Meet the minimum quiet zone requirements mentioned in §222.35, including the
minimum length of the proposed quiet zone of one-half mile along the length of
railroad right-of-way. Public authority shall include all highway-rail grade crossings
(public, private and pedestrian) in the proposed quiet zone.
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b. Obtain prior FRA approval of the use of Engineering Alternate Safety Measures
(ASMs) and modified Supplemental Safety Measures (SSMs). The public authority
shall obtain FRA approval of the use of Non-Engineering ASMs and also conduct
field studies to obtain baseline violation rates before and after implementation of
Non-Engineered ASMs as per Section II, Appendix B, Part §222.
c. Conduct diagnostic team evaluation meetings of all public, pedestrian and
private highway-rail grade crossings that provide access to the public, or
which provide access to active industrial or commercial sites, and are located
in the proposed quiet zone. The public authority shall provide SCRRA, all railroads
operating over the public highway-rail grade crossings within the proposed quiet
zone (Amtrak, Union Pacific Railroad and/or BNSF Railway Company), affected
SCRRA member agency or agencies, the State agency responsible for highway and
road safety and the State agency responsible for grade crossing safety (the
California Public Utilities Commission [CPUC]) an opportunity to participate in the
diagnostic team reviews of all crossings located in the proposed quiet zones. The
diagnostic team should analyze and evaluate each crossing within the proposed
quiet zone as per Appendix F, Part §222. The crossings shall be equipped or
treated in accordance with the recommendations of the diagnostic team.
SCRRA expressly reserves the right to comment on and/or object to the FRA
and/or the CPUC on any aspect, including the extent of the proposed quiet
zone, the selection of improvements by the public authority or the design
thereof, if in its judgment the proposed quiet zone, or any aspect thereof, will
result in a reduction of safety within the zone.
d. Submit all required applications to CPUC for alterations to existing crossings and obtain
approval of the project work.
e'. Execute Construction and Maintenance (C&M) Agreements prepared and submitted
by SCRRA for quiet zone improvements including railroad construction.
f. Make any and all necessary non-railroad related improvements at no cost to
SCRRA.
g. Install advance warning signs conforming to the standards contained in the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) that advises the motorist that train•
horns are not sounded at each highway approach to every public and private
highway-rail grade crossing within a quiet zone, pursuant to §222.35(c). Install
additional warning signs elsewhere within the proposed quiet zone, at locations other
than highway-rail grade crossings as may be recommended by the diagnostic team,
advising pedestrians or others that train horns are not sounded within the quiet zone.
h. Conduct a periodic review on a schedule determined by C&M agreement
among the public authority, SCRRA, CPUC, and other affected parties, after
completion of the construction and the establishment of the quiet zone. These
reviews will be conducted in the field and will consider any changes, together
with any future improvements or developments that may have or will affect the
qualification of the quiet zone. Should additional railroad improvements be
required in order to maintain the proposed quiet zone, the public authority
shall reimburse SCRRA for any additional costs associated with said
improvements.
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i. For quiet zones implemented with an SSM at each public crossing, affirm, pursuant
to §222.47(a), in writing to FRA and SCRRA that the SSMs implemented within the
proposed quiet zones continue to conform to the requirements of Appendix A, Part
§222 and provide an up-to-date, accurate and complete Grade Crossing Inventory
Form for each public, private and pedestrian crossing within the proposed quiet
zone, between 4% and 5 years after the date of the quiet zone establishment notice,
and between 41/2 and 5 years after the last affirmation. Public authority shall affirm,
pursuant to §222.47(b), in writing to FRA and SCRRA that the proposed quiet zones
which do not have SSMs at each crossing continue to confirm to the requirements of
Appendix A and B, Part §222 and provide an up-to-date, accurate and complete
Grade Crossing Inventory Form for each public, private and pedestrian crossing
within the proposed quiet zone, between 2% and 3 years after the date of the
proposed quiet zone establishment notice, and between 2% and 3 years after the
last affirmation.
2.2 Submittals •
a. Conduct new traffic and queuing studies as may be required to reflect current
conditions as of the date of initiation of the project, as well as a separate
pedestrian study if necessary to include in its evaluation of the potential impacts of
the proposed quiet zone on pedestrian safety, for each crossing that is located within
the proposed quiet zone and for unsecured pedestrian access points within the
proposed quiet zone. The purpose of these studies is to complete an accurate and
current Grade Crossing Inventory form for each crossing, and to enable the
diagnostic team to assess current and future conditions at each crossing. All such
studies and reports shall be promptly provided to SCRRA and CPUC for review and
comments.
b. Prepare Preliminary Design (30% Design) for the selected crossings and unsecured
pedestrian access points and submit them to SCRRA for review, comments and
approval. This Preliminary Design will form a basis for diagnostic team evaluation
meetings. Public authority shall submit the following information and forms to
SCRRA with the Preliminary Design:
• An accurate, complete and current U.S. DOT National Highway-Rail Grade
Crossing Inventory Form, FRA Form No. F6180.71. This form is available of
FRA's web site at
http://safetydata.fra.dot.qov/OfficeofSafety/publicsite/Forms.aspx. SCRRA will
assist the public authority by providing updated railroad information required by
the Form.
• Detailed information as to which Supplementary Safety Measures (SSMs) as per
Appendix A, Part§222 and Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs) as per Appendix
B, Part §222 (ASMs are Modified SSMs, Non-Engineering ASMs and
Engineering ASM's) are proposed to be implemented at each public or private
highway-rail grade crossing within the proposed quiet zone.
c. Revise and resubmit Final Design (100% Design) and obtain a letter of approval from
all affected jurisdictions.
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2.3 Quiet Zone Notices
a. Provide written Notice of Intent (by certified mail, return receipt requested) of its
intent [§222.43] to create a new quiet zone to SCRRA, all railroads operating over
the public highway-rail grade crossings within the proposed quiet zone, the State
agency responsible for highway and road safety and the State agency responsible
for grade crossing safety. The Notice of Intent shall include the information shown in
Exhibit "B". Public authority is encouraged to prepare the Notice of Intent after
consultation with SCRRA and after conducting diagnostic team evaluation
meetings.
b. Provide written Notice of Establishment (by certified mail, return receipt requested) of
its determination [§222.43] to establish a new quiet zone to SCRRA, all railroads
operating over the public highway-rail grade crossings within the proposed quiet
zone, the State agency responsible for highway and road safety and the State
agency responsible for grade crossing safety. The Notice of Establishment shall
include the, information shown in Exhibit "C". The public authority shall send the
Notice of Establishment to all affected jurisdictions after completion of the
construction of improvements at all highway-rail grade crossings and other locations
in the proposed quiet zone, including the owner of any private crossing included
within the Quiet Zone.
2.4 Reimbursements
a. Pay for all the cost of environmental or permitting documentation, preliminary and
final engineering, construction, maintenance and replacement services of any new
equipment or facilities at all highway-rail grade crossings to meet quiet zone
requirements.
b. Pay in advance an estimated amount of all costs related to review, coordination and
flagging to SCRRA for in-house personnel and/or consultants retained by SCRRA.
The original estimated costs would not be the upper limit of the costs but provide a
guideline for budgeting purposes. Regardless, all costs incurred by SCRRA during
design plan review process shall be fully recoverable from the public authority.
c. Reimburse SCRRA the actual costs and expenses incurred by SCRRA (less funds
previously deposited), including any provisional overhead rates representing
SCRRA's costs for administration and management, and its contractors and
consultants for all services and work performed in connection with the proposed
quiet zones.
2.5 Construction
a. Proceed with the non-railroad related improvements when SCRRA and CPUC
approve the construction of the project.
b. Comply with the rules and regulations contained in the current editions of the
following SCRRA documents during the construction of the project. The SCRRA
agreements and forms are available on SCRRA's website.
• indemnification Agreement(SCRRA Form No. 5)
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• Temporary Right-of-Entry agreement(SCRRA Form No. 6),
• Rules and Requirements for Construction on Railroad Property (SCRRA Form
No. 37),
• General Safety Regulations for Construction/Maintenance Activity on Railway
Property, and
• Applicable SCRRA Engineering Standards.
2.6 Maintenance
Pay SCRRA the cost of maintenance of any additions, improvements and/or
modifications to any active highway-rail grade crossing warning system
necessary for the implementation of the proposed quiet zone as per terms and
conditions included in the C&M agreement. As an example, if a crossing within a
proposed quiet zone requires an upgrade from two gates to four (quad gates), SCRRA
will continue to pay the cost of maintenance of the original two gates, and the public
authority will reimburse SCRRA for annual maintenance on the additional two gates.
The maintenance costs shall include inspections, testing, repairs, replacements,
damage, third party utilities, and upgrades. The annual cost of maintenance of the
active highway-rail grade crossing warning system shall be as determined by SCRRA,
based on its annual survey of the maintenance cost of the system.
2.7 New Technologies
Reimburse SCRRA's cost of installation of technologically superior and more
reliable equipment in the future to replace existing equipment that is obsolete.
Such reimbursement shall be limited to the cost of such, installations serving the
equipment and facilities required to establish the quiet zone.
2.8 Indemnifications
a. Indemnify, defend and hold harmless SCRRA, member agencies [the five-county
SCRRA member agencies are comprised of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority ("LACMTA"), Ventura County Transportation Commission
("VCTC"), Orange County Transportation Authority ("OCTA"), San Bernardino
Associated Governments ("SANBAG"), and Riverside County Transportation
Commission ("RCTC")], Operating Railroads ["Operating Railroads" means any
passenger or freight-related railroad company(s) operating on SCRRA track(s),
including the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK), the Union Pacific
Railroad (UPRR), and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company
(BNSF)], as well as their respective board members, member agencies, officers,
agents, volunteers, contractors, and employees ("SCRRA Indemnitees") from any
and all liability, loss, expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees and other
defense costs),.demands, suits, liens, damages, costs, claims, including but not
limited to, claims for bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage, that
are incurred by or asserted against the SCRRA Indemnitees arising out of or
connected with any negligent acts or omissions on the part of public authority, its
council, officers, agents, contractors, or employees under or in connection with any
work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to public authority related to establishment
and operation of a quiet zones at highway-rail grade crossings.
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b. PUBLIC AUTHORITY EXPRESSLY UNDERSTANDS AND ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT BY ESTABLISHING A QUIET ZONE IT IS DIRECTING ALL RAILROADS
OPERATING WITHIN THE QUIET ZONE TO CEASE THE SOUNDING OF
LOCOMOTIVE HORNS WITHIN THE QUIET ZONE, EXCEPT UNDER
CONDITIONS PROVIDED UNDER§222.23.
2.9 Insurance
Obtain and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in full force and effect during the
construction of the improvements for the proposed quiet zone, general and railroad
protective insurance as required by SCRRA in the amounts, coverage, and terms and
conditions specified, and issued by insurance companies as described in the Temporary
Right-of-Entry Agreement(SCRRA Form No. 6).
2.10 SCRRA Contact
Submit all written communications related to proposed quiet zones to the following at
SCRRA:
Ms. Patricia Watkins
Assistant Director, Public Projects
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
279 E. Arrow Highway, Suite 101
San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone: (909) 592-7937
E-mail: watkinsp@scrra.net
3.0 SCRRA RESPONSIBILITIES
a. SCRRA shall review Preliminary and Final Designs submitted by public authority at
the expense of the public authority.
b. SCRRA shall participate in diagnostic team evaluation meetings arranged by public
authority as per §222.25(b)§222.27(b), and section 2.1(c) of these guidelines and
procedures.,
c. SCRRA shall prepare, submit and execute a C&M Agreement between SCRRA and
public authority for alterations to the highway-rail grade crossings located in the
proposed quiet zone. This agreement will include detailed work description; method
of payment; responsibility for design, construction, funding and maintenance; cost
estimates of railroad design, construction, maintenance, inspection and flagging
work; form, duration and amount of insurance; and liability at the public, private, and
pedestrian crossings.
d. SCRRA shall submit annual invoices to the public authority for the incremental cost
of maintenance of enhancement to the active highway-rail grade crossing warning
system installed for the purpose of creating a quiet zone as identified in the executed
C&M Agreement.
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e. After filing Notice of Establishment by the public authority, pursuant to §222.43(e),
SCRRA shall cease routine use of the locomotive horn at all public and private
crossings identified by the public authority upon the date set by the public authority
or within 21 days of notification, whichever is later.
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Notice of Intent
Exhibit"B"
(§222.43(b))
1.0 Required Contents
a. A list of each public highway-rail grade crossing, private highway-rail grade crossing,
and pedestrian crossing within the quiet zone, identified by both the U.S. National
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Inventory Number, and by street or highway name.
b. A statement of the time period within which restriction on the routine sounding of the
locomotive horn will be imposed. (i.e., 24-hours or from 10 p.m. until 7 a.m.).
c. A brief explanation of the public authority's tentative plans for implementing
improvements within the proposed quiet zone.
d. The name and title of the person who will act as point of contact during quiet zone
development process and the manner in which that person can be contacted.
e. A list of the names and addresses of each party that shall be notified in accordance
with §222.43(a)(1).
2.0 60-Day Comment Period
a. A party that receives a copy of the public authority's Notice of Intent may submit
information or comments about the proposed quiet zone to the public authority during
the 60-day period after the date on which the Notice of Intent was mailed.
b. The 60-day comment period established under paragraph §222.43(b)(2)(i) may
terminate when the public authority obtains from each railroad operating over the
'public grade crossings within the proposed quiet zone, the State agency responsible
for grade crossing safety, and the State agency responsible for highway and road
safety:
• • Written comments; or
• Written statements that the railroad and State agency do not have any comments
on the Notice of Intent("no-comment statements".)
Disclaimer: This summary of the final rule is for information purposes only. Entities subject to the final rule should refer to the rule
text as published in the Federal Register. Should any portion of this summary conflict with the final rule,the language of the Final
Rule shall govern.
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Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment
Exhibit"C"
(§222.43(e))
1.0 Timing
a. The Notice of Establishment of a Quiet Zone shall provide the date upon which
routine locomotive horn use at highway-rail grade crossings shall cease, but in no
event shall the date be earlier than 21 days after the date of mailing.
b. If the public authority was required to provide a Notice of Intent, in accordance with
paragraph §222.43(a)(1), the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment shall not be mailed
less than 60 days after the date on which the Notice of Intent was mailed, unless the
Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment contains a written statement affirming that
written comments and/or "no comments" statements have been received from each
railroads operating over the public highway-rail grade crossing within quiet zone,
State agency responsible for grade crossing safety, and the State agency
responsible for highway and road safety in accordance with §222.43(b)(2)(ii).
2.0 Required Contents
a. A list of each public highway-rail grade crossing, private highway-rail grade crossing,
and pedestrian crossing within the quiet zone, identified by both the U.S. National
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Inventory Number, and by street or highway name.
b. A specific reference to the regulatory provision that provides the basis for quiet zone
establishment, citing as appropriate:
For New Quiet Zones or New Partial Quiet Zones
• §222.39(a)(1), implementation of SSMs at every public crossing in the New Quiet
Zone or New Partial Quiet Zone;
• §222.39(a)(2)(i), the QZRI is at or below the NSRT without installation of any
SSMs at the new Quiet Zone or New Partial Quiet Zone;
• §222.39(a)(2)(ii), SSMs were implemented as some crossings in the New Quiet
Zone or New Partial Quiet Zone to bring the QZRI to a level below the NSRT;
• §222.39(a)(3), SSMs were implemented as some crossings in the New Quiet
Zone or New Partial Quiet Zone to bring the QZRI to a level at or below the
RIWH; or
• §222.39(b) public authority application to the FRA for a New Quiet Zone or New
Partial Quiet Zone.
c. If a diagnostic team is required under §222.25 (private crossings) or §222.27
(pedestrian crossings), the Notice shall include a statement affirming that the State
agency responsible for grade crossing safety andall affected railroads were provided
an opportunity to participate in the diagnostic team review. The notice must also
include a list of recommendations made by the diagnostic team.
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d. A statement of the time period within which restriction on the routine sounding of the
locomotive horn will be imposed. (i.e., 24-hours or from 10 p.m. until 7 a.m.).
e. An accurate and complete Grade Crossing Inventory Form for each public highway-
rail grade, pedestrian highway-rail grade crossing, and private crossing within the
quiet zone that reflects conditions existing at the crossing before any new SSMs or
ASMs were implemented.
f. An accurate, complete, and current Grade Crossing Inventory Form for each public,
pedestrian, and private crossing within the quiet zone that reflects SSMs and ASMs
in place upon establishment of the quiet zone. SSMs and ASMs that cannot fully be
described on the Inventory form shall be separately described.
g. If the public authority was required to file a Notice of Intent in accordance with
§222.43(a)(1), the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment shall contain a written
statement affirming that the Notice of Intent was provided in accordance with
§222.43(a)(1). This statement shall also state the date on which the Notice of Intent
was mailed.
h. If the public authority was required to provide a Notice of Intent, in accordance with
§222.43(a)(1), and the Notice of Intent was mailed less than 60 days before mailing
the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment, the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment
shall also contain a written statement affirming that they received written comments
and/or "no comment" statements have been received from each railroads operating
over the public highway-rail grade crossing within quiet zone, the State agency
responsible for grade crossing safety, and the State agency responsible for highway
and road safety in accordance with §222.43(b)(2)(ii).
i. If the public authority was required to submit a Notice of Detailed Plan in accordance
with §222.43(a)(3), the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment shall contain a statement
affirming that Notice of Detailed Plan was provided in accordance with §222.43(a)(3).
This statement shall also state the date on which the Notice of Detailed Plan was
mailed.
j. The name and title of the person responsible for monitoring compliance with the
requirements of the rule and the manner in which that person can be contacted.
k. A list of the names and addresses of each party that shall be notified in accordance
with §222.43(a)(4).
I. A statement signed by the chief executive officer of each public authority
participating in the establishment of the quiet zone, in which the chief executive
officer shall certify that the information submitted by the public authority is accurate
and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
Disclaimer: This summary of the final rule is for information purposes only. Entities subject to the final rule should refer to the rule
text as published in the Federal Register. Should any portion of this summary conflict with the final rule,the language of the Final
Rule shall govern.
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